Thread: Sun June 12th - Sat June 18th

Originally Posted by Wid

Razor: Henckels French Point 5/8 model "80"

What a beautiful razor!!
Really stunning piece!

Shaved with my Victorian (VR) stamped Wade & Butcher (honed by Lynn).
Thought I'd pair her up with my VR stamped Martini Henry Rifle as well!

“If it’s a miracle, it’s a Boxer Henry .450” miracle!”
--Quote from the film ZULU

Originally Posted by Birnando

What a beautiful razor!!
Really stunning piece!

Thank you, my wife found it for me.

Originally Posted by Advisory

Greetings Gentlemen!

Today marks the first day of my adventures into straight razor shaving.

Congrats on your 1st SR shave & welcome to the SOTD brotherhood! I can't wait to see your SOTD photos and to hear your successes along the way.

Glenn

Originally Posted by sharp

Congrats on your 1st SR shave & welcome to the SOTD brotherhood! I can't wait to see your SOTD photos and to hear your successes along the way.

Glenn

+1 and don't forget to enjoy!!!

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Nice wedge Glenn...Customized by AJ? What did he do to it (just curious). Keep a close eye out on eBay. There are some good ones to be had. I recently saw a very clean Frederick Reynolds wedge. I'll let you know if I come across one.

Thanks Robert. He did the scales and wedge (it was quite a while ago, here is a link to the thread). I saw this in the classifieds a while ago and couldn't pass it up (glad I didn't either as she is a SWEET shaver).

Glenn

Originally Posted by kalerolf

yes weekend. Finally a few days relaxing. Coming up a nice barbecue.
I need a little clean-shaven and then lets party. Unfortunately in the Netherlands is not so nice weather at the moment, clouds and 20 degrees. But that should not stop the fun.

Soap:MB. YE olde barbershoppe
Razor: Wacker JungMeister 15/16

Kalerolf,
yes brother...Not even weather can stop a straight shaver. Nice shave with this Wacker. She's a beauty. The MB soap is nice too (love the scent and performance). Enjoy the BBQ

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Beautiful "Maxter"!!! I am looking forward to when my name comes up on the "to do" list for a custom!! I so agree and now with that motivation I am off for my SOTD!!!!!

Paul,
Thank you for the kind words brotha. You'll love your Maxtom when you get it. Just hang in there.

Originally Posted by jss

Robert, that gene fix can't come too soon for me....

LOOOOOOL

Originally Posted by KING2011

-Wacker Stosser Mod.4 13/16 Wedge

BIUUUU-TI-FUUUUUUUL...that's all I wanted to say

Originally Posted by jss

Faultless 5/8ths Round
Plisson #8 HMW
Truefitt & Hill Lavender SC
D R Harris Pink A/S

Julian,
What a fantastic range of products...I bet this one was one for the books, eh? Well done. I love it

Originally Posted by Str8Shooter

Uberlather:TH Grafton, Col Conk almond soap, glycerin
Result:Oh so nice for a 2 day growth gone up in smoke.

Paul,
Very nice...This is what Jim Carrey (In his role in "The Mask") would say: Sssssss-MOKIN'!!!!!

PS: That bowl looks like a coconut shell (but I think it's my eyes that are deceiving me)

Originally Posted by rum

No shave for me today...
Robert, interesting finish there. Might I ask - is the above the order you apply each in?

Thank you Rum,
Actually, I combine the moisturizer & the AS in the palm of my hand, mix and apply. The EdT never goes on face...usually s mini squirt on undershirt and one behind the ear. That's it.

Originally Posted by Michaelshane

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Michael,
Another excellent post and shave. Well done

Originally Posted by str8fencer

Finally friday!
Razor: Quick Cutter, 5/8 hollow square point
Notes: I brought this razor to the Oslo meet, where Blix was kind enough to put it to a coticule for me. Very smooth edge, great shave tonight. Thanks buddy

Nice razor Sten...It was nice of Blix to take this to the Coticule

Originally Posted by Blix

Woa, my very first attempt was actually shaveable, now that is freaking cool! Thanks for being a brave soul using that razor

Well, I can see that both you and Sten were pleasantly surprised, LOOOOOL. Kudos on a ob well done.

Originally Posted by newb

R. Schofield, Liverpool/Frank's 28mm Silver tip/MWF/ Polar Ice

Great shave today, What more could I ask for.

David,
What could one ask indeed? Nice shave buddy

Originally Posted by Teiste

Friday
Acqua Di Parma/Semogue LE 2010 brush/Edwin Jagger DE87 with Treet Classic/The Body Shop Maca Root Balsam

Nice shave as always Tesite

Originally Posted by Advisory

Today marks the first day of my adventures into straight razor shaving.
Imperial 11/16 (from whippeddog)

Overall it was definitely an interesting shave. I shaved my cheeks/jaw with the Imperial and discovered for me the difficulty lies in the ability to see what I'm doing! Hopefully this becomes trivial as I gain more skill in SR shaving. Some minor irritation on the jaw line, but this was to be expected as I saw it coming when I was shaving.

Advisory,
Please allow me to extend a heartfelt welcome to SOTD and SRP. We're glad you found your way here. And congratulations on embarking and sticking with your first straight shave of your life. Don't worry about the details. it will come together soon enough...just stick to it.

Originally Posted by Wid

Razor: Henckels French Point 5/8 model "80"

What a beautiful shoulderless Henckels. Congrats

Originally Posted by tumtatty

Shaved with my Victorian (VR) stamped Wade & Butcher (honed by Lynn).
Thought I'd pair her up with my VR stamped Martini Henry Rifle as well!

“If it’s a miracle, it’s a Boxer Henry .450” miracle!”
--Quote from the film ZULU

Tumtatty,
Beautiful and stunning pieces for sure. Both razor and rifle. And this is coming from a guy who's not a big fan of firearms/guns ;-)

Originally Posted by Wid

Thank you, my wife found it for me.

Now, kudos to your wife. She's a keeper for sure too, LOL

Originally Posted by sharp

Thanks Robert. He did the scales and wedge (it was quite a while ago, here is a link to the thread). I saw this in the classifieds a while ago and couldn't pass it up (glad I didn't either as she is a SWEET shaver).

I see Glenn...Great work and even better score picking her up. Congrats and enjoy

Today i recieved this razor from Robert. lz6. What a beauty. I chose C&E Sienna and ubered it with Nancy boy cream. I was rewarded with and amazing thick creamy lather. Very nice with an amazing scent. This razor has a buttery edge and is super sharp. 2 passes and a touch up. A slight irrritation on the neck but went away quickly. I am truely CBS!!!! Oh yea!!!!

Tony Miller strop
TGN Brush
C&E Sienna + Nancy Boy
Ferlen 14 7/8
WH
AS Balm

Now sadly i will have to wait 2 days before my stubble will show them selves again.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

Tumtatty,
Beautiful and stunning pieces for sure. Both razor and rifle. And this is coming from a guy who's not a big fan of firearms/guns ;-)

Thanks Robert!
That Martini Henry is the "funnest" firearm i've ever shot. I only shoot paper (and the occasional pumpkin) btw. The cartridge is filled with blackpowder with lambswool used to take up the empty space. There is a grease cookie (used to keep the black powder fouling soft) in there as well. All that creates quite a unique experience (and smell) when she goes "boom."



Needless to say, being a collector of Victorian firearms, I couldn't believe it that I could get razors from the same era (and for quite a bit less $!) and use them as well.

In case you wonder what it's like you can check out these vids I posted on youtube. Too bad you can't smell it as well On the 2nd video go to 3:54 to see the Martini in action.

Originally Posted by BladeRunner001

David,
What could one ask indeed? Nice shave buddy

Thanks Robert
That's my favorite old razor. It was originally from the Judge Lummus collection. Eventually, it will receive some custom scales and be brought back to it's glory. For being so old it hones easily (even with my poor honing skills) and holds an edge forever.
A razor from a famous collection, that is a joy to use. What more could one ask for?